Silkworm pupa powder for nutrition and frailty in motor neuron disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether silkworm pupa powder can improve nutrition and reduce frailty in people with motor neuron disease (like ALS). It looks for volunteers who are frail, have a confirmed diagnosis, and are willing to provide blood, stool, and urine samples.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 80 years old and weigh at least 40 kilograms (88 pounds).
- You have been diagnosed with ALS (motor neuron disease) using standard criteria.
- You show signs of muscle weakness or nerve damage from a test like an EMG or muscle biopsy.
- You score at least 1 on a frailty scale (meaning you are somewhat frail).
- You are willing to give blood, stool, and urine samples during the study.
- You do not have other serious diseases that could affect the results.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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